Boeing Boeing (1985 film)
Boeing Boeing is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Priyadarshan.[1] The story is based on the 1965 movie of the same name.[2] The plot follows Shyam (Mohanlal) who is dating three flight attendants at the same time and the scenario get complicated with the arrival of his friend Anilkumar (Mukesh) along with other obstructions.
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| Directed by | Priyadarshan |
| Produced by | Thiruppathi Chettiyar |
| Written by | Priyadarshan Sreenivasan (dialogue) |
| Starring | Mohanlal Mukesh M. G. Soman Jagathy Sreekumar Lizy Sukumari Menaka Maniyanpilla Raju Sankaradi |
| Music by | Reghu Kumar K. J. Joy (score) |
| Cinematography | S. Kumar |
| Edited by | K. Sankunni |
Production company | Evershine Productions |
| Distributed by | Evershine Release |
Release date | 1 September 1985 |
Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film is regarded as one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema. The film was a blockbuster and remains one of the cult classic comic capers in Malayalam cinema.[3][4] It was remade in Telugu as Chilakkottudu (1997) and in Kannada as Nee Tata Naa Birla. Priyadarshan remade the film in Hindi as Garam Masala (2005).[5][6]
Synopsis
Shyam (Mohanlal), is a silver tongued but essentially likeable weasel. He's a flirt, engaged to Sreekutty (Menaka). He doesn't have much luck with women, or his career, but when a bunch of opportunists seem to pop into his life with all kinds of dreamy offers, he bites. Suddenly, he finds himself stirring an ambitious fiancée soup, dating three air hostesses introduced to him by Lambodharan (Soman), and driving cars he doesn't own with the help of his friend, driver Kuttappan (Maniyanpilla Raju). He rises to the occasion admirably. Even as he meticulously takes down flight schedules and itinerary details, he finds himself flummoxed on many a turn, where he lies magnificently through his teeth. Soon, he's 'in the zone', and a complete player, addicted to the thrills of infidelity.
And everyone is a co-conspirator. Mukesh is Anil, a smarmy stud with an exuberant lack of scruples. While managing to wangle his way to a promotion, a Mumbai trip, he looks up to Shyam, despite the obvious rivalry, Anil decides to move in as acolyte. Shyam is a pro, and wants Anil out of his life, but has to begrudgingly admit that he's a huge help with the ladies. Anil might act unflappable with others around, but grovels in front of Shyam to let him stay. Beneath the egos and competition, however, it's pretty visible that these two like each other.
Another one stirring the broth is Mrs. Dick aka Dickammayi (Sukumari), a moody chef whose husband was in Military, who eloped and married her sister. She has been warned about women in the house, but is unaware of her domestic duties would involve shuffling pictures in and out of photo-frames, and making three different kinds of dinner on the same night. Justifiably, she often flies off the handle and vainly demands a never-forthcoming raise.
Eventually, Shyam and Anil are devastated by the airhostess-surfing game they play. They've barely managed to disengage from a lethal imbroglio, and look set to quit while they're still ahead. Both men are exhausted, downbeat and seemingly resigned to their fate. Elena, one of the three airhostess(Lizy) starts feeling softcorner for Anil and they decide to lead a life together. Shyam and Anil size each other up and sigh wearily, and just when they're going to throw in the towel, they solemnly make their decision. 'One for you, two for me,' Shyam mutters, as if it's the most natural thing in the world. Anil, equally cool, nods and seals the deal. But the commotion doesn't end over there. The other two air hostess finds out that they have been cheated. By the end both Shyam and Anil realizes their mistakes and Shyam decides to marry his "Murapennu", Sreekutty.
Cast
- Mohanlal as Shyam
- Mukesh as Anilkumar
- Lizy as Eleena (1st air-hostess)
- Madhuri as Padma (2nd air-hostess)
- Ashwini as Indhu (3rd air-hostess)
- Menaka as Sreekutty
- Jagathy Sreekumar as O. P. Olassa
- Sukumari as Dick Ammayi
- Maniyanpilla Raju as Kuttappan
- M. G. Soman as Lambodharan Pillai
- Sankaradi as M. T. E. Damodaran
- K. P. A. C. Sunny as Sreekantan Nair
- Shankar as Man at the Restaurant (cameo)
- Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Ramankutty Shop Owner
- Bobby Kottarakkara as (Tea Shop Owner)
- Kaduvakulam Antony as Fake father
- Manavalan Joseph as Father of Sreekutty
- Priya as item number "Boeing Boeing"
- Vallathol Unnikrishnan as Priest
Kottayam Santha gave voice (dubbed) for all the female lead characters in the film.[7]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Raghu Kumar and lyrics was written by Mankombu Gopalakrishnan. The film was scored by K. J. Joy.
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oru Punnaaram | K. J. Yesudas, KS Chithra, Unni Menon | Mankombu Gopalakrishnan | |
| 2 | Thozhukai | K. J. Yesudas | Mankombu Gopalakrishnan |
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- "ഈ മോഹന്ലാല് ചിത്രത്തിലെ എല്ലാ സ്ത്രീ കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾക്കും ശബ്ദം കൊടുത്തത് ഒരാള് !!" (in Malayalam). East Coast Daily. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 16 July 2019.